Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is often abbreviated to CoQ10 and is also known as ubiquinone, ubidecarenone and vitamin Q. Coenzyme Q10 is present in every cell of the body, predominantly in the mitochondria of each cell. Learn more about:

What is Coenzyme Q10?  Benefits Side Effects  Reviews

What is Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 is often abbreviated to CoQ10 and is also known as ubiquinone, ubidecarenone and vitamin Q. Discovered in 1957 it is a naturally occurring compound in our bodies, resembling the antioxidant vitamin E in its action and potentially more powerful.  Coenzyme Q10 is present in every cell of the body, predominantly in the mitochondria of each cell.  As heart and liver cells have relatively more mitochondria, these organs contain more CoQ10 than other body tissues. 

Supplements come in two forms:  Ubiquinol, the active antioxidant form or Ubiquinone, which our bodies must convert into ubiquinol.  The CoQ10 circulating in the blood is mostly in the ubiquinol form (around 90% in people with good health). Read more detailed information about CoQ10 in our Library.

Coenzyme Q10 Benefits

Clinical research has shown that CoQ10 plays a major role in promoting heart health, increasing energy levels, enhancing the immune system, supporting healthy gums, providing antioxidant activity and may even decrease some of the side effects associated with certain prescription drugs.  Periodontal gum disease, allergies, bronchial asthma, chronic microbial infections and low sperm motility are all indications for coenzyme Q10. 

CoQ10 supplementation for women with breast cancer helps to shrink tumours, reduce pain and cause partial remission in some individuals.

CoQ10 is also a potential treatment for neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s, ALS and Alzheimer’s.

Coenzyme Q10 Side Effects and Contraindications

• Consult a health professional before taking CoQ10 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Congestive heart failure patients who are taking Coenzyme Q10 should not discontinue taking CoQ10 supplements unless under the supervision of a doctor.

• Coenzyme Q10 should not be taken with Warfarin without the advice of a health professional.

Coenzyme Q10 Reviews

"I began taking this product about 6 months ago after being prescribed medication for hypertension. My blood pressure is now low enough to cease that medication. In addition, the troublesome varicose veins in my legs are almost unnoticeable now. So I am convinced that this product must be doing all my vascular system good."

– Lynda about BioBalance CoQ10 150mg

"I highly recommend this product as I have been taking it for a few years now after a heart attack. I have had no further heart problems."

– Robert about Good Health Opti CoQ10

"My husband has been useing this product for a few years now and we highly recommend it for good heart health and wellbeing."

– Judy about Thompson's Ultra Co-Enzyme Q10 150mg

"This product is essential to anyone diagnosed with either border line High Bad Cholesterol or is taking Statin drugs! My husband is ache free when using these capsules. It rebuilds the tissue/parts of the body that are severly depleted by the statins. If I knew now what I know about Statins we would never have started him on them. These alternative capsules go hand in hand with statin drugs - highly recommend BUT see your doctor first if on warfarin etc."

– Nellie about MICROgenics CoQ10 with Alpha Lipoic Acid

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